| In the process of attaining your Broker's license, gain | | | | also provides a loan fund for states to put into action |
| the knowledge you need to assist clients looking to | | | | renewable energy projects and would encourage a |
| improve on the energy efficiency of their homes. | | | | number of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban |
| With green building issues becoming increasingly | | | | Development demonstration and pilot programs to |
| important to buyers and sellers as well as businesses, | | | | provide best practices for promoting energy |
| the National Association of Realtors (NAR) now | | | | efficiency. |
| offers a Green Designation to help its members meet | | | | "We know that many of today's consumers want |
| this growing demand. Real estate professionals who | | | | homes and communities that are sensitive to the |
| have earned this designation are prepared to provide | | | | larger environment, and we are pleased that the |
| valuable aide to their clients in the search for | | | | GREEN Act would offer resources and incentives to |
| environmentally-friendly properties and work to | | | | help them improve the efficiency of their homes," |
| incorporate green principles into their own practice. | | | | said David Wluka, a member of NAR's Global Climate |
| The NAR's Green Designation indicates knowledge of | | | | Change Presidential Advisory Group. "The consumer |
| industry rating programs and standards, such as | | | | education efforts funded by this legislation would also |
| Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) | | | | increase public awareness of the availability of energy |
| certification, ENERGY STAR qualifications, and the | | | | efficient mortgages and encourage movement |
| Home Energy Rating System (HERS) index. | | | | toward green housing." |
| During recent testimony before the Housing and | | | | Knowledge of our nation's green initiatives and how |
| Community Opportunity Subcommittee of the House | | | | they pertain to your buyers and sellers will provide |
| Financial Services Committee, the NAR expressed | | | | your real estate career with a vital competitive edge. |
| support for the approach and overarching goals | | | | Enhance your broker license education with a green |
| behind the Green Resources for Energy Efficient | | | | real estate training course. Choose a convenient, |
| Neighborhoods (GREEN) Act, H.R. 2336. | | | | online program and obtain the green housing |
| In addition to creating incentives to promote energy | | | | knowledge you need in your free time. |
| efficient building, rehabilitation and upgrades, the bill | | | | |